Financial Performance - Revenue for the year ended March 31, 2022, was HK706.3 million in 2021[4] - Net loss for the year was HK81.6 million in the previous year, representing a 30.5% increase in losses[4] - Total assets as of March 31, 2022, were HK1,357.8 million in 2021, indicating a decrease of 12.9%[4] - Shareholders' funds decreased to HK487.5 million in 2021, a decline of 22.4%[4] - The Group's results for the year ended March 31, 2022, are detailed in the consolidated income statement and statement of comprehensive income on page 45[20] - Group turnover decreased by 1.95% to HK706.3 million in FY2020/21[125] - Loss attributable to equity holders of the Company was HK81.9 million in FY2020/21[125] - Total comprehensive loss for the year was HK42,504,000 in the previous year[191] - Total equity decreased to HK494,597,000, a reduction of about 22.2%[192] - The company reported a loss for the year of HK106,460,000 in the previous year, indicating a slight increase in losses[198] Dividends and Reserves - The company did not declare any interim or final dividends for the year ended March 31, 2022[4] - No interim dividend was paid during the year, consistent with the previous year[20] - The directors did not recommend the payment of a final dividend for the year ended March 31, 2022, mirroring the previous year's decision[20] - As of March 31, 2022, the distributable reserves available for distribution as dividends to shareholders were HK382,873,000 on April 1, 2021, to HK6.6 million compared to the balance at 31 March 2021 due to strict inventory control[128] - Cash flow management was strengthened due to a challenging business environment, with measures adopted to improve liquidity[14] - Cash inflow from operations was HK82.7 million as of March 31, 2022[139] Management and Governance - The company confirms that Dr. Agnes Kwong Yi Hang will not seek re-election as an independent non-executive director after serving nearly 16 years[23] - Mr. Wallace Kwan Chi Kin has been with the Group since November 2011 and was appointed as CFO in July 2013, bringing 30 years of financial management experience[34] - The company has formal letters of appointment for its directors, outlining key terms and conditions[23] - The Group's directors have no service contracts that are not terminable within one year without compensation[23] - The company has a diverse board with members holding degrees from prestigious institutions, including the University of Hong Kong and the University of Manchester[34][35] Risks and Challenges - The Group faces risks from COVID-19 disruptions, impacting physical store operations due to lockdowns and social distancing measures[11] - The Group maintains prudent treasury management policies to address liquidity needs for both short-term and long-term operations[138] Audit and Compliance - The directors are responsible for preparing consolidated financial statements that provide a true and fair view in accordance with HKFRSs and the Companies Ordinance[1] - The audit aims to obtain reasonable assurance that the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error[2] - The auditor evaluates the appropriateness of accounting policies and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors[4] - The audit report is dated June 23, 2022, by RSM Hong Kong[10] Continuing Connected Transactions - The Group's continuing connected transactions included leasing properties with an expense of HK7,883,000, indicating compliance with the Listing Rules[79] - The Group's auditor issued an unqualified letter regarding the continuing connected transactions, confirming compliance with the Listing Rules[78] - The continuing connected transactions constitute related party transactions, disclosed in the financial statements[118]
宝光实业(00084) - 2022 - 年度财报